Abstract
Introduction: Dental fluorosis is a condition which occurs due to exposure to fluoride than required.The condition begins at the first eight years of life which leads to an eruption of discolored teeth with stains from yellow to dark brown, surface irregularities and noticeable pit. It can be treated by teeth whitening, composite bonding and Porcelain veneers. Aim: To determine knowledge, attitude and practice on the management of fluorosis among dental students. Materials and Methods: Self-administered structured questionnaires were designed based on the knowledge, attitude and practice on the management of Fluorosis among the dental students. The questionnaire was distributed through online google forms link, the study population included 100 General dental practitioners and specialists in Chennai.The data was collected and statistically analysed in SPSS of version 26.0. The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board. Results: In the current survey based on the results obtained 72.48% of second years had participated in the survey among whom 48.62% were aware about the daily requirement of fluorosis was <2ppm. 49.54% of participants responded that fluoridated water usage causes fluorosis. 95.41% of participants responded that erupting teeth itself may appear discolored due to fluorosis.
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